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Serious Crash, SH2, Waipawa - Eastern
Saturday, 10 October 2020, 1:58 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on SH2, Waipawa, Central Hawke's Bay. Police were called about 11.40am. Initial reports suggest there have been injuries. The road is closed and diversions will be in place. Motorists ... More >>
Fatal Fleeing Driver Incident, Northland
Saturday, 10 October 2020, 8:54 am | New Zealand Police
One person has died following a fleeing driver incident in the Far North overnight. Police initiated a pursuit of a vehicle in central Kaitaia at about 1.20am however it was soon abandoned due to speed and the manner of driving. The fleeing vehicle ... More >>
Police Appeal For Information Following Arson In Horotiu
Friday, 9 October 2020, 5:42 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are asking for the public’s help following an arson that occurred on 9 October at a commercial premises on Great South Road, Horotiu. At approximately 5.05am on 9 October unknown offender/s forced their way into the secure yard of Resultz ... More >>
Operation Preston - Police Urge People To Come Forward Over Death
Friday, 9 October 2020, 3:04 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are continuing to make enquiries as the homicide investigation continues into the death of a man in Jellicoe Park last weekend. The victim was 21-year-old Nigel Fuatimu . Mr Fuatimu was with his three friends at Jellicoe Park in Manurewa ... More >>
An Important Message About Staying Safe On The Water
Friday, 9 October 2020, 12:49 pm | New Zealand Police
The warmer weather may invite us to head to the water, but be wary of the sea’s charm. Police are warning the public to use common sense and be cautious with water safety as the summer months near. Sergeant Garry Larsen, of the Auckland Police Maritime ... More >>
Whakatu Drive, Nelson - Tasman
Friday, 9 October 2020, 12:33 pm | New Zealand Police
Motorists are asked to avoid Whakatu Drive, Nelson following a three vehicle crash. Police were notified of the crash at around 12:13pm. The road is blocked and diversions are in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the area or expect delays. More >>
Have Fun, Stay Safe This Weekend
Friday, 9 October 2020, 11:51 am | New Zealand Police
Auckland, let’s make it home safely this weekend. That’s the message from Auckland Police as the country’s largest city heads into its first weekend of reduced restrictions on bars and nightclubs since August. Inspector Joe Tipene, Auckland City Police, ... More >>
Appeal For Witnesses To Waitara Fatal Crash
Friday, 9 October 2020, 10:26 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal crash on Devon Road, Waitara on 10 September. The crash occurred at about 11.30am on Devon Road (Big Jim's Hill). Sadly, a Waitara woman died following the crash. Anyone who witnessed the crash including ... More >>
Northcote Incident - Name Release
Thursday, 8 October 2020, 12:30 pm | New Zealand Police
Police are now in a position to release the name of the baby who was tragically killed in Northcote on Monday (5 October 2020). She was Chloe Patricia Jie Labone, aged five months of Auckland. Police are continuing to investigate this tragic incident ... More >>
Road Closure Following Crash - SH51, Awatoto, Napier - Eastern
Thursday, 8 October 2020, 11:42 am | New Zealand Police
State Highway 51 is closed following a crash at the intersection with Waitangi Road, Awatoto. The two-vehicle crash occurred about 11:20am. Diversions are being put in place at the intersections of Awatoto Road and State Highway 51, and at Waitangi ... More >>
Police Acknowledge IPCA Report
Thursday, 8 October 2020, 10:04 am | New Zealand Police
Police acknowledge the findings by the Independent Police Conduct Authority that the actions of Police in relation to an incident in which a pedestrian was killed by a fleeing van driver in New Brighton were appropriate and in keeping with their ... More >>
Police Appeal To Help Locate Missing North Shore Woman
Thursday, 8 October 2020, 8:05 am | New Zealand Police
Police are appealing to the public to help find Brenda Stapleton, who went missing from her home in Belmont on the North Shore yesterday. The 75-year-old left her home about 10am yesterday morning, but has not returned since. She was reported missing ... More >>
Arrest Following Nelson Boat Fire
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 7:53 pm | New Zealand Police
A 37-year-old man has been charged with arson and burglary following a boat fire at Nelson Marina. Emergency services were called to the blaze about 2.15am yesterday. The boat was significantly damaged. The alleged offender is due to appear in Nelson ... More >>
Update 2: Serious Crash - Thames Coast Road - Waikato
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Police
The road has now reopened following the earlier fatal crash on Thames Coast Road. Police thank motorists for their patience. Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash will continue. More >>
Serious Crash, Gonville, Whanganui - Central
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 4:27 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are working at the scene of a serious two-car crash near the intersection of Prince Street and Heads Road, Gonville. Police were called about 3.55pm. Initial indications are that one person may be seriously injured. The road ... More >>
Serious Crash - Roberts Line, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North - Central
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a report of a serious crash at the corner of Roberts Line and McLeavey Drive in Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North. The crash, between a car and a truck, was reported about 12:35pm and is currently blocking both lanes. ... More >>
Update: Incident- Lincoln Road, Addington - Canterbury
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Police
A person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following the earlier incident on Lincoln Road in Christchurch. Police were initially called to reports a person had been seen on the State Highway 76 overpass bridge above Lincoln Road ... More >>
Update: Serious Crash- Thames Coast Road - Waikato
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 11:34 am | New Zealand Police
Police can confirm a motorcyclist has died following the earlier crash on Thames Coast Road. The collision between a truck and motorcycle was reported to Police at about 8.50am. The road remains closed. Diversions are in place. More >>
Serious Crash- Thames Coast Road - Waikato
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 9:29 am | New Zealand Police
Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on the Thames Coast Road, between Russek Road and Manaia Road. The collision, between a truck and a motorcyle was reported to Police at about 8.50am. Initial indications are that a person has serious injuries. ... More >>
Name Release: Fatal Crash, Hawkes Bay Expressway, Napier
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 9:00 am | New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the person who died following a two vehicle crash on Hawke's Bay Expressway, Westshore, Friday 2 October. He was Eric David Gordon, 36, of Napier. Our sympathies are with his family and friends at this time. The investigation ... More >>
